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== Welcome Byzantine95 ==
== Welcome Byzantine95 ==
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Welcome Byzantine95
Hi Giorgios, welcome to Grand Theft Wiki! I hope you like the place and decide to stay.
We're pleased you've chosen to come to Grand Theft Wiki. We are a little different to many other sites, because we pride ourselves on encouraging every user to pitch in and help out, not just the experts.
Even if you're new and don't know much about how wikis work, we encourage you to get stuck in and start editing away! Any edit can be can be reversed, so don't worry about breaking things too much! Have a practice in the sandbox too if you like.
- If you do need help, check out our Help section.
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Whether you're brand new to wikis or are more experienced, check out our Tasks page, which shows you the sorts of things we need you to help out with on here.
I hope you enjoy being a part of this wiki, and that get involved in the community here! If you need help, ask any of our Staff members and leave a message on our talk/discussion pages. Have fun!
-- gboyers talk 19:27, 12 June 2012 (UTC)
Welcome Messages
Hey, I appreciate your enthusiasm, but there's no need to repeat the welcome message on users' talk pages. If you'd like to adjust the message, you can suggest a change to Template:Welcome on its talk page. gboyers talk 16:21, 13 June 2012 (UTC)
Grand Theft Mods
Grand Theft Mods never became fully operational, It's stuck in the experimental stage because we don't have the resources (in terms of time) for on-wiki staff and behind-the-scenes technical expertise. It's a cool idea but it won't get off the ground unless GTA V really brings modding back in a big way, like it used to be with GTA VC and GTA SA. If that does happen, we'll probably put the effort into making it work. If it doesn't, it'll probably die off unless we find a team of people really willing to put the work in to making it work. gboyers talk 06:50, 14 June 2012 (UTC)
- Admin rights are only necessary for administration functions like blocking users, deleting pages and protecting pages. Regular users (like yourself) can still do all the normal things like create/edit pages and templates. If you want to help out, then please feel free to go ahead and work on the wiki.
- To be blunt, I would not consider providing admin rights to any new user (such as yourself), especially as you only have 2 real contributions on this site and none on GTM. I just do not think that admin rights are necessary to do what you say you would like to do. Remember, this isn't Wikia, where anyone with no ability can create and run a wiki.
- If there is something specific you need to be able to do that you can't, let me know, but generally I would only provide extra rights if you had contributed a lot to the wiki. gboyers talk 19:18, 14 June 2012 (UTC)
Yep - you can create/edit any type of page, including templates/categories etc. The only exception is if that particular page has been protected by an admin (such as the Main Page here). If you go to Special:ListGroupRights, you can see the rights of each user group. gboyers talk 06:54, 15 June 2012 (UTC)
- The same applies. That wiki is heavy connected into this one and uses the same permissions and most settings are identical. The link to Special:ListGroupRights went to GTM too.gboyers talk 06:57, 15 June 2012 (UTC)


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Mid-Century Eclectic Kitchen
Neil Kelly Designers/Remodelers
Lake Oswego, OR
Designer: Diane Foreman, CKD, CBD
Co-Designer: Jamie Rupprecht, AKBD
2009 NKBA Design Awards: Medium Kitchens - Third Place,
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2009 NKBA Design Awards: Medium Kitchens - Third Place,
Design: As they prepared their home for sale, the clients wanted a "wow" kitchen on a moderate budget. This eclectic mid-century design features floating cherry cabinets with espresso and brandy stains and a backsplash made of porcelain tile with sections of random patterned glass mosaic tiles. The island stands out with a sandblasted glass dining bar lit from below by LED rope lighting.
Products and Materials: Best by Broan range hood, Décor cabinets, Wilsonart Monterey Storm laminate countertops, verde typhoon granite tile countertops, Kohler faucet, Justice Design Group Limoges collection pendant lights.
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Hey Guys. I'm doing a calculator app that takes two numbers and add, subtracts, multiplicates and divide them. The problem with this application is that when I click a Button (add button, subtract button, multiplication button or divide button) without writing one of the two number first the app crashes.
How can I resolve this problem?


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Pictured: Pro-gender neutral housing protester; Photo by Rachel Nash
CHAPEL HILL – The UNC System Board of Governors voted Friday to ban a policy, which UNC Chapel Hill O.K'd last year, allowing students of the opposite gender to live together in housing facilities on the system's 16 campuses.
The measure passed unanimously without discussion. Recent UNC Charlotte graduate, Gonzalo Agudelo, was one of a few who silently protested at Friday's Board meeting.
"It is pretty disappointing, and it sends a message, not only to the UNC School System, and the LGBTQ students who are a part of the UNC System, but it also sends a message nationally to LGBTQ Students," Agudelo said. "Their voice wasn't heard and it seemed that their voice wasn't important."
He also says he questioned the timing of the decision.
"It was during the summer and there really weren't involved or on campus so a lot of people didn't really know about this. It kind of passed under the radar for a lot of students," Agudelo said.
Chair of the Board of Governors, Peter Hans, said their meetings are open to the public, but aren't public hearings, and that's why they didn't take comments. To enact a policy change, it is a two-step process Hans explained. The measure is taken up by the Governance Board, which was done in June, and then it goes to the full Board. Hans said there was no opposition to the policy change "whatsoever."
"Our board wants every student to be safe and comfortable and included. The Board believes there are more practical ways to achieve those goals than assigning young men and young women to the same dorm rooms and campus suites," Hans said.
The UNC Board of Trustees voted last November to allow gender-neutral housing. Former UNC Chancellor Holden Thorp backed the Trustees' decision saying it would help keep students safe.
In April, the General Assembly took up the issue, and a bill emerged that sought to block the gender-neutral housing policy. The bill did not pass, but the policy approved by the Board of Governors mirrored the legislators' bill.
Hans said the Board's decision was also prompted in order to retain its own autonomy in student housing decisions, rather than the legislature dictating it.
Carolina students begin moving back to campus on Aug. 17, and students who had been placed in 32 gender-neutral spaces, which were designated in two dorms and Ram Village Apartments, will have to be reassigned.
UNC System President Tom Ross declined to comment on the issue, but he did speak on another important issue—the budget. The Board of Governors approved the spending plan which allocated funds to each institution Friday. He said he hopes to continue producing more degrees for less money.
"I believe that we can do that at the same time that we absorb these cuts. It will not be easy," Ross said. "There will be consequences, but our campuses will continue to do this in the right way."
Ross said in Thursday's budget meeting that he hopes to freeze tuition costs for in-state students in the 2014-2015 school year, despite facing looming cuts in state funding.


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New Speakers Shipping From Current Audio
Current Audio, at the ISE show in Amsterdam last week, unveiled a pair of new speaker lines, the LCR Theater and Dipole/Bipole series. Both lines were announced at CEDIA Expo last September.
The LCR line consists of the WSLCR654FL and WSLCR650FL ($1,099.00 and $699.00 respectively, and both shipping now.) The CS654DBFL and CS650DBFL are shipping now for $799 and $599 a pair, respectively.
"These LCR speakers are a perfect example of our corporate tagline 'Believe Your Ears', because they deliver revolutionary sound at a price that other manufacturers can't come close to," Sean McDermott, president of Current Audio, said in a statement. "And what makes this line really stand out is the fact that it's the first true 6.5" left/center/right theater speaker that fits horizontally between 16" on center studs, saving installers from the time and cost of a retrofit."


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Congressional leaders brought the "fiscal cliff" upon themselves, CNN chief political analyst Gloria Borger says.
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Ramos recalls Sevilla's UEFA Cup defence
Monday 21 January 2013
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"Most of their players had never played a European final before," recalled Juande Ramos, citing Sevilla FC's composure as crucial to their 2007 UEFA Cup win against RCD Espanyol.
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Having beaten Middlesbrough FC comfortably to win the 2005/06 UEFA Cup, Sevilla FC followed in Real Madrid CF's footsteps to become only the second side to retain the trophy, beating RCD Espanyol on penalties following a 2-2 draw in Glasgow.
The manner of their victory was less serene than their first, with Espanyol twice striking back in a match that ended 2-2 after extra time. Sevilla goalkeeper Andrés Palop then stole the show in the penalty shoot-out, which his side won 3-1. "Obviously a penalty shoot-out means that both clubs can win," recalls coach Juande Ramos. "But I remember that Palop was quite confident, and our penalty takers were quite confident too and very calm."
Now coach at FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk, Ramos felt that winning the 2006 final 4-0 in Eindhoven helped give his side that composure. "Matches like that give you a lot of experience, and we were up against Espanyol, where most of their players had never played a European cup final before, which made their players a bit anxious on the pitch," he told UEFA.com. "Sevilla handled that well and Sevilla won deservedly, because they were superior to Espanyol even though the 90 minutes ended in a draw."
Click the video above to hear more from Ramos about that historic night in Glasgow.


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Before tacking the fourth stage of the 2010 Rally of the Tall Pines last November, Subaru strapped four cameras on the WRX STi driven by Pat Richard and Alan Ockwell. Now you can choose your own seat for the action.
Richard and Ockwell came in second for the stage, just 26 seconds off the stage winners, but had to drop out of the rally in Bancroft, Ontario, after a strut tower broke. Name me another sport that encourages participants to say things like "Aim for the house." [Subaru Canada]


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We've recently talked to a number of CEOs who share a similar challenge. They've aggressively grown their respective businesses as energetic entrepreneurs. They've hired experienced and capable leaders to take over key customer relationships and organizational roles. But now they are wondering whether they've reached a plateau. They're unable to drive growth through their own brute force, but they're still not ready to fully rely on others to create sustainable growth.
These stories are eerily familiar to us. This year, we grew beyond 30 people, a 5x increase in staff over the past three years. We are still growing, but we find it harder to use the same tricks and techniques to push the organization forward.
Our experience, and that of our fellow CEOs, hints at a possible mid-life growth plateau. So we came up with a list of diagnostic questions that any CEO can use to determine if business is approaching a similar plateau.
- Are you juggling so many priorities that you are unable to focus sufficient effort on any of them?
- Is the staff spread across many distinct business lines or major segments?
- Do team members on one part of the business have trouble understanding the goals and strategy of other parts of the business?
- Are you struggling to balance and create synergies across separate parts of the business?
- Do you find yourself looking for process and structural solutions to work better together as a team?
- Do you find yourself constantly moving toward the next best opportunity without fully equipping the last opportunity for success?
- Are the organizational objectives listed as multiple bullet points, rather than a singular goal?
If you answered yes to many or all of these questions, then your business, despite its past growth success, is likely to experience a plateau unless you steer it back in the right direction. It's likely that the growth you created in the past was based on a much simpler and smaller organization than the one you have now. In many ways, your previous organization was set up for growth, but your current organization is spread in many directions and, without action, is set to level off.
If it's any consolation, we would answer yes to all of these questions for our own company. As Avondale has grown, we've found many new opportunities for growth. Instead of being choosy, however, we've typically pursued all of them as "must have" opportunities. We've realized, with the help of many of our peers, that we have to focus and simplify in order to grow.
It's against our DNA as growth company CEOs to behave this way, but we realize it's necessary to take our company to the next level.
Has your business hit a plateau? Share your thoughts and concerns with us at firstname.lastname@example.com. We'll answer your questions in an upcoming column.


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Cute stitch apple with Apple Cider Time slogan on a Baby Bib for fall season
Design First Loaded: 2018-09-13 07:06:00
Our Baby Bib is rated high in convenience and durability and with a variety of fashionable colors, your baby can be trendy. Mix and match to any outfit. 100% cotton ring spun combed heather colors are cotton-poly. Width 7.75", Length 11.75"


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Random news
What is Chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy literally refers to the treatment of certain diseases using specific chemicals that are destructive to malignant cells or to the causative agent of a disease such as a bacteria or virus. Therefore, the treatment can be broadly divided into two categories - cancer chemotherapy and antimicrobial chemotherapy.
Antimicrobial chemotherapy
The first antimicrobial chemotherapy was developed by Sir Paul Ehrlich in 1909 when he found that an arsenic compound called arsphenamine could be used to treat syphilis infection. The antibacterial properties of the sulphonamides were discovered by the German pathologist Gerhard Domagk who received the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1939 for discovering the first effective drug against bacterial infections. Unlike penicillin for example, the sulphonamides are synthetic antimicrobial agents rather than substances that are derived from microorganisms such as fungi.
Cancer chemotherapy
Cancer chemotherapy involves the use of one or more cytotoxic agents to treat cancer. The term "cytotoxic" means toxic to cells and the general premise of chemotherapy is the toxic destruction of rapidly dividing cells.
However, chemotherapy also kills healthy cells that divide rapidly under normal circumstances, such as those in the bone marrow where red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets are produced. Rapid cell division also occurs in the hair follicles and the digestive tract. Therefore, chemotherapy typically causes side effects such as anemia, infection and a tendency to bleed easily due lowered levels of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.
Destruction of the gut lining causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhea and damaged hair follicles leads to hair loss.
Chemotherapy is usually given in cycles, as a series of treatment sessions, followed by a period of rest.
Other uses of chemotherapy
Apart from cancers and infections, chemotherapy may also be used in certain other conditions including autoimmune disease, multiple sclerosis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and dermatomyositis.


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The Angel Esmeralda is Don DeLillo's first story collection, and man, can he craft excellent short fiction. Famous for his novels, including Libra and White Noise, DeLillo's prose is concise, clear, and adept at capturing the inner worlds of his characters. He's obviously not a prolific short story writer because the nine stories span the years from 1979 to 2011. They are set in many locations including: Manhattan, Greece, the Caribbean, a prison camp for wealthy offenders, and a rocket ship in outer space, among others.
My favorite piece is "Midnight in Dostoyevsky." It's about two college students at a wintry, unnamed campus, who love to argue about almost everything, including the big questions of life and a stranger's motivations and unknown family life. At the story's beginning, they start contesting each other's opinions about another pedestrian even while they are passing him. They have a heated and involved dialogue about whether this old man's hooded winter garment is a parka, an anorak, or something else. These arguments aren't just idle chatter. For the two students involved, they put their intellectual and perceptive skills on the line, and being right is vital to their sense of pride.
"Human Moments in World War III" also involved a weird conversational tête-à -tête between two astronauts in space. A young scientist and a jaded generalist not only can see the destruction another brutal war is causing on earth, but their space duties are integral to creating more damage and more killings. For DeLillo, communication is the linchpin of all human interactions. With wry humor and characters that exhibit interesting human flaws, the author captures modern life in a series of quirky, bizarre manifestations.
The title story features two nuns who do social work in the tenements of New York City. On the outer walls of one tenement, each time a child dies, someone paints a huge graffiti of the child as an angel. This time, the artist added a sign , "Esmeralda Lopez, 12 Years, Petected in Heven." But Esmeralda isn't that easily vanquished. It's a story about miracles, faith, and how a small murdered child can leave a legacy.
These hot summer days and nights are the perfect time to dip into a short story collection. This one is certainly worth the effort--interesting short fiction by a master writer.


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Sitting in a meeting not long ago, I couldn't help overhearing someone comment that the presentation of the rationale for a campaign they had just sat through was too "academic". What struck me was the distinction he made between academics and "real businessmen" like himself. The word "academic" is, of course, loaded but one of the underlying meanings to so many would-be paragons of business is that "academic" means complicated, useless or detached. Now, while I would be the first to agree that people with an "academic" bent to their work can be prone to laying the jargon on fairly thick at times or wanting to give details that some people might feel aren't needed, the ones that gain recognition and traction in their field and across disciplines (including business) are anything but detached or lacking in their ability to articulate game-changing product and business solutions. The practical and the academic are NOT mutually exclusive and indeed, there is a desperate need to start incorporating some of that "academic" approach back into businesses.
These days, there's a fixation on returning to surface-level research in marketing. Cheap. Fast. Tactical. Strangely, being obtuse is frequently presented as being savvy. Stupidity masked as brilliance. What defines current research demands will not work in a market still defined by mass extinction. Change is needed and change doesn't come from shallow understanding. If a company is going to be successful, if a company is not just looking to survive but prosper into brand prominence, it has to do more than quantify and type its constituents. Above all, it must really understand the consumer. Truly understand its consumer at a deep level. Of course, the people in most companies would argue that they do just that; they have reams of data to prove it. They've spent countless hours and countless cups of coffee in focus groups asking people for their opinions. They've stopped shoppers in the mall, watched them at the check out and run survey after survey. They have tapped into Big Data and can tell you that 67% of Prius owners in Cleveland also buy 7.4 ounces of coffee on Tuesdays at 10:17 a.m. And if you propose something requiring a bit more depth, it is often "too academic" – I have to wonder if "too academic" would applying if they were talking to their cardiologist. "Sorry doctor, running all those CAT scans before putting in that stint seems too academic. Just stick that fucker in there and it will probably be ok. It's just my heart, it's not that complicated." This isn't too say that finding and insight don't need to find simplicity and clarity, or that jargon should be minimized. But is to say that simply dismissing good methods, information and insights because they don't fit easily into a bullet point or that they require more than a few moments of thought is dangerous to legitimate innovation.
The problem is that meaningful understanding doesn't come through focus groups, surveys or mall intercepts. And while Big Data is great for getting at what is going on, it rarely points to why. Understanding doesn't come from one-on-one interviews, hidden cameras or diaries. These things, like participant observation, are all part of the tool kits used by a range of researchers to talk to consumers but talking is not understanding. Sorry to say this to my business brethren, but sometimes good work does indeed require deep thinking, complex ideas and time. Not everything need be the fast food solution to developing insights. Nor should it. So what does it mean to understand our customers?
Admittedly, it's difficult to define "understanding." It's convenient to use an operational or behavioral definition where we begin with the maxim that somebody who reacts appropriately to X understands X. For example, one could be said to "understand" Japanese if one correctly obeys basic commands given in Japanese. But in context, this is a terrible inadequate definition. A person can execute the command, but may miss the fact that it was given in sarcasm. If a native English speaker tells another native speaker to jump off a cliff, they understand they subtext of the phrase, but a non-native speaker may not pick up on that. This is why idioms and metaphorical language are usually the last linguistic concepts to ingest when learning a new language. Understanding implies a much deeper ability to interpret and create, especially in a foreign or unknown context. And it's this interpretive element that defines "understanding" and what real consumer/users understanding means for a brand.
"Understanding" is an ability to reason from an inductive perspective and pull together seemingly disparate bits of information into something cohesive. An inductive researcher approaches the analysis of data and examination of practice problems within their own context rather than from a predetermined theoretical basis. The approach moves from the specific to the general, which means that the research team looks at things in a completely fresh and unbiased way. Anthropology is built on this fundamental principle and goes beyond providing a company with the raw understanding of human behavior, innate responses and bio-social needs. It provides a richer method for understanding how these pieces fit together and, more importantly, how people craft these pieces in a given context. Because anthropologists take an inductive approach, it means they learn as they react and are taught about what is important by the people with whom they work.
For businesses that are attempting to pull themselves out of the muck of the economy over the last seven years, now is the time to start thinking in terms other than one-to-one ROI and short-term sustainability. Now is the time to start thinking about how to change and define what's next, not just what's happening this quarter. Human beings are complex, absurdly complex. These complexities are amplified by a postmodern condition where speed, mutability and fusillade of advertising bombardments are the hallmarks of existence. It simply isn't enough anymore to know that family X prefers crunchy or smooth. Companies need to understand "why." Take something as simple as peanut butter. They need to understand how people shop for food in general. They need to understand how people cook with it peanut butter. They need to understand the changing conceptualization of food as it relates to a sense of identity in a social network. They need to understand the changing landscape of the family meal. In other words, rather than thinking about incremental change and upticks of 2% in their specific category, they need to think big, be bold, and look for real insights. They need to get beyond the numbers, which are safe, bland and devoid of meaning, and get at the stuff that really matters.
Too academic? Maybe. On the other hand, Honda and Toyota changed the nature of perceptions about cars in America because they took the time to learn. Their brands became synonymous with quality and efficiency even as others created increasingly problematic gas-guzzlers. Why didn't' Ford fall into that category? Because Ford, in the middle of a hugely successful brand turn-around, took the time to explore that "too academic" work and apply the findings in new, creative, genuinely innovative ways. Why did Subaru gain market share and increased loyalty when others lost ground (other than building terrific cars)? Because they launched a campaign that spoke to bigger human issues and ignored mediocrity.
The point is that opportunities do not lie in the obvious, they lie on the outskirts and it is up to us to knit together the relevant pieces. Armed with this depth of understanding – real understanding – businesses can develop products and brands that do more than produce small incremental profits. They can develop brand loyalty and brand advocates. They can transform their businesses and become iconic. They must, because as we know, the basic rule of evolution is simple: adapt or die.


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Justin Bieber at CES With Dancing Robot (Pictures)
Justin Bieber Geeks Out With a Robot at CES
Justin Bieber Geeks Out With a Robot at CES
Justin Bieber, meet dancing machine. Today at CES, TOSY Robotics showed off the new mRobo Ultra Bass, a dancing robot and portable speaker. Like a real-life Transformer!
Justin Bieber was on hand to debut the new high-tech toy, which holds about 500 songs on 2 gigabytes of memory. Users can upload songs via USB, then play the music via a remote through the super bass-centric speaker.
Once the music starts, the mRobo speaker transforms into a dancing bot. It can dance to any genre (we'll see about that) played on its own system or from other devices streamed via Bluetooth. Click through to see Bieber meet bot.


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Exclusive Interview: Meet Cambodia's Fast-Rising Electronic Producer SANDAP
SANDAP was born in the Land of Smiles, Cambodia. With his latest EP 'Silent Start', he wants to share his personal stories through enigmatic sounds. That being said, there's a good mix of oriental music and contemporary occidental electronic beats in almost all his projects. From an early age, he became interested in creating music. Today his main goal is to spread good vibes through this art. Learn more about SANDAP below.
1 — What's a song that made you fall in love with electronic music?
Around 2007 I discovered "D.A.N.C.E" from Justice, at this moment I really understood the power of music on a crowd. I danced so many times and shared so many goods moments with my friends during my childhood with this track, and I think that it's the beginning of my passion. After that, all I wanted was just doing the same thing. Daft Punk was also a big part of my inspiration with the song "One More Time". It was the perfect mix of emotions and musicality that I just love and live for.
2 — When and where did you learn to produce music? Are you also into DJing?
I started to learn piano and guitar when I was 5 years old, and it became really fast for my two best friends. In 2007, I got my first computer that owned Garageband. At this time I discovered the world of production and it was a big creative liberation. I was able to talk about my own intention and not just reproduce songs from other artists. My teacher was the internet and my classroom was my bedroom. I learned all the skills by my own experience and also by listening to others. It became a game for me and maybe two months after I tried to convince my parents to buy me Logic Pro.
I created many different aliases (MSG, AOKAS, PLUME) to release tracks cause I was a little bit shy and when you're hidden, it is easier to live without the eyes of others and their judgments.
I do not consider myself as a DJ, I'm just a simple electronic producer.
3 — Can you educate us on the electronic music scene in Cambodia? How would you describe it?
Cambodia is an undeveloped country, most people just discovered the Black Eyed Peas recently, as you can see, we are a little bit late. There are very few Cambodian Producers, but we have many more DJs. I'm Cambodian and I represent Cambodia in my music but with occidental basses. Currently, the scene in Cambodia is slowly in development but I think that in a few years we are going to see talented Producers from this country.
4 — What do you love most about your recent EP 'Silent Start'?
My favorite track is "Rina" cos this song is going to the narrative direction that I wanted. The other tracks are more like ambiance songs.
5 — Did it take you a long time to produce the whole record?
I released this EP working on other projects in parallel, I had to take 2 months to finish it.
I liked working on it because it was the first time that I made an entire project including several tracks belonging to me.
6 — Which artists have influenced this project?
The Cambodian music style is my first inspiration. Mandragora and PANG are also two artists that inspired me for this EP.
7 — The music video for "Rina" looks like a true cinematic experience. What did you want to portray with these visuals?
The music video of "Rina" is an introduction to all the universe that I will like to bring later, I talk about my origins (Cambodia), but also links that are dear to me. It is an happy and proud country that I present, a country that has suffered for many years and whose culture has been forgotten. I speak of my memories of childhoods, it is also the title of the last track that I released "Childhood Memories" available on youtube. My music is a message that says I do not forget my past and I'm really proud of it. This video clip has been shot with the idea of capturing a moment, it is a positive and light vision of a daily life that is the daily of many people in Cambodia.
8 — Are you currently working on new videos or new tracks?
I work on many new tracks, the next music video will be shot in Cambodia and it will talk about my first steps and my first days.
9 — Do you consider yourself an underground artist?
I do not consider myself as an underground artist but more like a narrator of my own life.
10 — Is there anything else we should know about you?
All you will have to learn about me will be told in my future track over time, this is why I create and share.
Mou5ZyZZ Reveals Details Of His Upcoming Single "Melbourne Overdose" — Interview
Mou5ZyZZ aka Andrew Niman is making huge waves in the electronic music world. With his high energetic charisma and enthusiasm, he never fails to inject positivity during his live DJ sets. Indeed, the independent artist has achieved something that few in the industry can claim to do: playing in front of 95,000 ravers. Furthermore, it wouldn't surprise me that he is still ghosting producing for renowned international acts.
Currently, Mou5ZyZZ has a pretty big release coming up soon entitled "Melbourne Overdose", out on September 30th. Do you want to know more about it? Then, scroll down and read this exclusive interview.
1 — For newcomers, how would you best describe your sound?
Highly explosive EDM music.
2 — Please tell us more about the inspiration behind your upcoming single, "Melbourne Overdose"
The track deals with the excitement and mysteriousness of meeting a stranger in a crowd of thousands of people. Despite the number of people, you somehow feel attracted to this stranger. The track is building up to its climax while enumerating all of the things you want to do and want to be for that stranger. Thinking you could rock their world. But finally, you come to the realization, that when it's said and done, that stranger will be too much to handle for you. 🎵 MELBOURNE OVERDOSE 🔥🔥🔥💗💗
3 — Was it hard to stay inspired over the lockdown period?
It was actually easier to be inspired for us as artists since we are producers and usually work behind closed doors in music production, etc.
4 — What was it like working with Yago Music?
This is the second track that I've worked with Yago. Me and Yago worked together on a past track called "In The Dust" + featuring DJ Waffles.
5 — Do you have a favourite lyric from this track?
My favorite lyrics are "I don't know you, but I know what I want". 👆😜💗💗💗🐭
6 — Were there any challenges producing "Melbourne Overdose"?
There were some challenges but it only came at the end of the track with mastering. I had to take 5 different vocal tracks that Jakob Faber or Yago Music sent me, it was just a bit tricky trying to combine all, but it sounded good at the end of mastering the track. Plus, with a little bit of time and work, I created the perfect master.
7 — Do the fans should expect something different on this new release?
To answer this question I would see as far as the fans go yes this is gonna be in itself a new surprise all alone. This is my 1st Melbourne Bounce release for Mou5ZyZZ as well as Yago Music. 🥳 🥳
8 — What are your views on ghost producing? Do you still do it?
I'm fine with ghost producing since I have been doing it back in 2006, so I think it is definitely good business for me because I'm good at production as well as mastering. So, it's very easy for me to make good tracks to potential other artists worldwide. Honestly, I think I'm one of the very first producers to come out and talk about it so freely. I honestly love creating artwork for the world to hear even if it doesn't have my name on it just knowing that somebody else out there has taken my artwork and created it into something of their own a spectacular honestly. 💯💯💯🙌👻🐭💗
9 — Are there any plans in the making for virtual DJ sets?
Yes, most definitely I am currently working on other things at the moment which has been hard for me since I'm only one person, but yes I do plan on doing more live DJ sets as well as creating more virtual DJ sets. I have been working on making my own custom visuals for a full hour in a 5-minute long set. This was going to be truly awesome when finished. Currently, I'm working on many other projects and haven't had time for the DJing side project.
10 — How can new artists submit their music to your label Mou5 Chee5e Records? Is there any special requirement?
As far as being an artist on my label it's very simple all you need to do is to contact me through my messages either on my personal Instagram or via my record label's Instagram account. you can also e-mail me or even call me directly… firstname.lastname@example.com / 5053043630
Drew Ramz Talks New Jam "Luv", Songwriting & More — Interview
Independent rapper Drew Ramz has premiered a new jam you might enjoy titled, "Luv". Best of all, it's filled with chill vibes from start to end. I got the opportunity to interview the emerging artist who shares his views on this romantic song, his songwriting approaches, and much more. Happy reading!
1 – As an artist, how have you adjusted to these tough times of pandemic?
2020 has been a wild year. It's been mentally and physically exhausting each month. In a different light though, it has given me a lot of time to focus on writing music. I took a year away to find myself as an artist and 2020 has taught me that nothing is guaranteed. I have found my voice during these times and I started creating music that I like, compared to the stuff that will make me fit in.
2 – You've said in other interviews that you use music to cope with depression. How does the process of music help you?
I am in a constant battle with anxiety and depression. My mind moves at a mile a minute and there are days where it's hard to focus. Music allows me to express my feelings in ways that I could not normally do. Getting to write down my thoughts to a beat, allows me to express myself to the greatest extent & it eases my mind. I'm super grateful for this outlet.
3 – When it comes to writing lyrics, do you use unconventional methods?
I wouldn't call them unconventional, I write the thoughts that surround my mind. Whatever I'm feeling that day, I try to write about it. Again, it's a therapy in a way that allows me to express my inner thoughts freely. I've loved writing since I was a kid and my imagination is never-ending. Getting to write lyrics is a great way to tell a story & I love being able to write stories that are true to me and that other people can relate to.
4 – What themes inspire you to write lyrics?
I'm a huge believer in love. My wife and children are the greatest things to ever happen to me. A lot of the music I write has to do with my wife Jackie. She is an integral part of my life and without her, I'd be lost. Getting to tell our story through music has been a great adventure. I love that I get to write songs about her, she's my biggest inspiration.
5 – Why people must listen to your new single "Luv"?
"Luv" is a love letter to my wife Jackie. We all have that one person we cherish in our lives & to me, that's my wife. Sometimes in relationships, words aren't enough & for me, I got to write a song dedicated to the girl of my dreams. "Luv" speaks to that audience, the people that miss old school songs that are just about being in love. There's no talk about chains, money, clubbing… it's simply a man expressing his love to his wife. "Luv" is perfect for anyone that just needs to remind their significant other that they are their world.
6 – Is there any message behind this jam?
Don't be afraid to tell that person that you have feelings for how you really feel. People tend to throw around the word love a lot, but what do you love about that person? "Luv" to me was just expressing to Jackie all the things I love about her & how she makes me feel like her husband. She's an incredible wife and this song is all about her.
7 – How does it compare to anything else you have put out before?
After I released "Brand New" back in 2019, I took a break from music because I needed to find myself as an artist. I had always love to sing but I never really tried to sing on a track before. With "Luv" and a lot of my new tracks, I took a step out of my comfort zone & just wanted to be me. I didn't want to be a cookie-cutter rapper or artist. I wanted to express myself through singing and rapping.
"Luv" is the first release that I've sung on, so it's nerve-racking, but it's me. It's honestly the most real I've ever been on a track, it's just me speaking from the heart. The rest of my releases that follow will be the same, just me telling a story or expressing feelings that are true to me. I'm not gonna rap or sing about millions of dollars or a Lamborghini because I can't relate to any of that, but I can relate to being in love with my amazing wife.
8 – When do you hope to put out more new music
My release schedule is kind of inspired by the artist Russ. When he was starting he would just drop a track month after month. I'm going to follow suit. I think it's brilliant. Every month is a new chapter in the story of Drew Ramz. My release schedule as of now looks like this:
9/15/20: "Luv"
10/2/20: "20 Something"
10/23/20: "Lowkey"
11/23/20: "Hoodie Weather"
9 – What would your dream music video look like right now?
A dream music video is something paying homage to my favorite TV show, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." I love sarcastic comedy & I'm hoping to drop a single that fits the comedy scheme of that show. Once I do, I'm gonna go all out and just show my love and appreciation to that show!
10 – Finally, how do you see yourself in the next 10 years?
I'm going to continue to release music and be the best artist I can be. At the same time, I'm a family man and my family comes first. I will be starting my Master's Degree in January, with the hopes of being a principal of school one day. Providing my family is my number one goal & that's what I signed up for. I hope that one day my music takes off and I can provide for them as an artist, but in the meantime, I'm working my way up to help shape the future generations.
Exclusive Q&A: Kilo House Reveals All In This Interview!
Check out our exclusive interview with producer and DJ Kilo House. He's an alumni of the Icon Collective Music Production School. Definitely, his life is an example of perseverance and effort. Highly influenced by his musical background in the Deathcore scene, he's now into dark Bass sounds. Frankly, there are many things I have been anxious to know about this enigmatic artist, so he brings to light his best answers. Happy reading!
1 – Let's start off with your artistic name, where did Kilo House come from?
The name Kilo actually comes from the name of one of my pit bull rescues that I rescued from dogfighting but had to send to a pit bull reserve in New England due to the fact that I lived in an apartment. That was the hardest thing I ever had to do and actually started me on my path to production due to a great bout of depression I fell into. I chose that name because I wanted to embody his great strength love and unbreakable spirit. And House is a reference to the show house and my battle with a great deal of drug addiction at a young age.
2 – Is music production and DJing your full-time career?
Yes, but I also have a life coaching degree.
3 – Were there any obstacles that you had to overcome to establish your goals as an artist?
Yes, way too many to name brotha, I have lost friends, money, my health, and even experienced someone taking my best friend's life, R.I.P. Raw Ronnie 🙁
4 – What has changed the most over your musical influences?
I think the fact that I am now influenced by my own music and my own inspiring story is the biggest change. Due to chronic pain some days it is hard to even get out of bed but I remember that I AM NOT A VICTIM but like you graciously put it I AM A WARRIOR.
5 – What kind of sonic atmosphere are you trying to approach in your DJ sets?
I am an open format DJ. I'm DJing everything from Trap and Dubstep to Metal and House. As long as it has high energy, big drops, and a fun vibe.
6 – Tell us more about your latest single "The CHiLDREN", are you a fan of the sampling technique?
Yes, the use of horror movies and other samples dates back to my days as a Deathcore drummer. Back in the day, Deathcore used a lot of movie samples and I brought that with me over to the Trap genre. Also the freedom I feel when watching a good horror film is the feeling I hope to give my listeners.
7 – How many days did it take you to record this banger?
To be totally honest less than 24 hours brotha.
8 – What else can we expect from your upcoming releases?
I think you can expect more of the same high energy drops, but "maybe" a few with a bit more silly funny samples.
9 – What release are you most proud of that you produced and what's the story behind it?
I am proud of them all. My songs are like my children, I birth them, watched them grow, and then released them out into the world to spread light and positivity. So, you can't pick a favorite child, well the same with the songs you birth as an artist.
10 – Finally, how do you entertain yourself away from music?
First and foremost, I spend all the time in the world with my "best friend" my pit bull rescue named FLEX also I am a huge UFC fan so I try to make time as much as I can to watch the fights with my family.
I love working out and eating healthily and also am a quite good long-boarder. Plus, I also love expanding my mind by reading about different religions and philosophies.
But for the most part, I try to live a humble and modest lifestyle spending my downtime with my friends, family, and of course FLEX.
COY Swede & Matthew Titmouse Talk New Single "You Are" In Interview
EDM Producer and Songwriter Thom Maximus aka COY Swede reveals everything about his newly released song "You Are". In this exclusive interview, vocalist Matthew Titmouse also shares his insights on this Dance-Pop tune whose powerful message will definitely touch your heart. Scroll down the page and get all facts straight away.
1 – How does it feel to be working again with Matthew Titmouse on this new single?
I have been working with a lot of different artists and singers, but when I heard Matthew the first time on my demo "World On Fire" and he sent me just a short outline, I knew he was suitable for this project. I can tell quite fast if a singer has something unique and natural base quality. Plus he understands lyrics and the importance of some poetry and words that talk!
So I knew that he could perform perfectly with "You Are". This upcoming track is totally different and we worked hard together back and forth to get the correct sound and feeling with the vox. Mat is like a brother to me now!
2 – I know your father had a great impact on your life, is this song a tribute to fathers who have passed away?
My father was very generous actually to all people he knew. And I remember that I felt that vacuum when he passed away. I realized I can't talk to him anymore. At the end of the day, we came closer in some way. He traveled a lot when he was well. I guess he discovered things about me and I about him more real. He always knew I was into music, he supported me like mom did when I was young.
I remember when I was younger we played some of ACDC, KISS records, which we played in the car when mom wasn't in it! It ended up with him playing those songs alone…when mom wasn't in it. 🙂
So yes, its a tribute and in fact to all we lost. And at the same time a tribute to all of us that are still here! And now they all will hear this song "You Are" through the vast space of the universe!
3 – Did Avicii also inspired you to write "You Are"?
Tim is by far my music brother in terms of genre. A little brother humanly, but a big brother musically, respect! There is a deeper layer also. I tell those who it concerns when I meet them in private, out of respect!
4 – How do you hold yourself up in situations of grief and loss?
The way I see it, you sometimes just can't! Life forces us to deal with it, we have no choice! Like the lyrics of my track "Lose Heart", we need to go through it! And the only way is forward! You have to find your way and method to cope with it. And only you decide!
But one thing I have learned is that, don't hide your feelings to tight and keep them in too long. It's better to get them out. If you don't have anyone at all you can do that towards, just pick one you don't know!
If my song, "You Are" will just pick one person up I'm glad!
5 – In your opinion, is this song a good fit for radio stations, clubs, or somewhere else?
Fit for all! A special live version is already made. Radio it's the same. The question I have, will they play it? It's not up to me.
6 – What challenges did you face in producing "You Are"? Was COVID-19 an obstacle?
Non, my vision was clear from the start, I had this melody in my head that needed to come out! Yeah, working in a studio with the singer is much easier. But Matthew and I had no problem through distance, we used some online sessions.
7 – Are you planning to release a lyric video or remixes?
Yes, a music video is planned with a very creative special team, but we have no date for it yet.
8 – Is there a venue or festival you dream to play in?
Not directly, the listeners have to decide that. And if I'm asked to come. I have had a vision though, doing it on the ocean on a boat towards a beach would be cool! 🙂
But of course, without this period of the pandemic, we all are in. Safety is important and comes first!
9 – What are your current projects for the rest of 2020?
Instrumental projects. There are tons of music on the way, it's just the result from many years of work. I can't go into more details at this moment. All I can say is that one of the projects is crazy and, just out of this world! 🙂
10 – Finally, what's that special message you want to portray with "You Are"?
They live with or within us now, FOREVER!
Matthew Titmouse's answers:
1 – What is the best thing about working with COY Swede?
It is a tough question because we immediately found the common language between each other both musically and personally. If I had to pick the best thing about working with Coy Swede I would say that besides that he is a professional music arranger, songwriter, he is also an exceptional man and he got a gentle manner which helped me not to stress over the task but unleash my creative energies.
2 – Your voice is really great btw, what is your own musical background?
It makes me happy and grateful when I hear similar things, thank you for the kind words. You know every voice has its unique quality and our job is to train in a way that the character of our voice could unfold.
I began my career with gritty Rock tones like Green Day kind of stuff, then I switched to Kings of Leon. Nowadays, I am a huge fan of Coldplay and One Republic. Shortly that was my musical journey through the years.
3 – Will we see both of you and COY Swede perform live in the future with this song "You Are"?
Well "You are" was a challenging but refreshing song to me and I've never been to Sweden yet, so yes I am completely open to this idea! Live performances with him are in sight but it depends on a lot of factors especially in this pandemic situation.
Manjit Makhni Opens Up On Techno Banger "The Frog Prince" In Interview
The story of Manjit Makhni with electronic music started two decades ago as a pioneer DJ at the London's rave scene. Today he is focused entirely on music production. Some years ago, he was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but this is not a major impediment for him when it comes to creating brilliant Techno releases like "The Frog Prince". Learn more below in this exclusive interview.
1 – When did you discover you have a passion for music?
It was around the late 1990s just after I started clubbing. I started putting on my own parties and ended up buying a pair of Technics 1210s, collecting vinyl, and beginning to learn how to mix.
2 – We know you were active in the underground music scene two decades ago. What is something you really miss from those times?
I miss the parties, the vibe, and the friends I made. Clubbing in London in the late 1990s was truly special. It is now such a long time ago, I'm just glad I had that experience which shaped my future in being involved with electronic music.
3 – How long did it take you to complete your recent Techno track "The Frog Prince"?
I think it was about a week from start to finish. Although I did it in a few different settings. It was one of the first few occasions I started doing my own sound design rather than using presets. So at times, it became frustrating trying to get the sound just right and make it fit within my mix.
4 – What inspired you to come up with that song title?
The credit for the names of the tracks must go entirely to my wife, she is amazing. When she occasionally chills in my studio with a glass of wine, I make her listen to my new stuff and we have a drink and chat about the track, and voila! she comes up with cool names.
5 – What was the process of recording "The Frog Prince" like?
I finally got my head around LFO modulation so it was fun experimenting with different bass wobbles and then making the patch and sound fit to the melody I wanted. There are some little melodic stabs that sound like a frog jumping into the pond. I like to make a sound and then pick a name with the artwork that tells a story. I want you to get lost in both the sound and image I tend to showcase.
6 – Do you have any tips for creating great Techno beats?
There is a lot of Techno that is made today with just one note. Although that's okay sometimes if the track is heavily drum oriented but I generally like harmony and melody in my music. So my biggest tip would be to learn the basics of music theory because that will help you generate new ideas all the time and avoid a mental block. You see a lot of midi packs on sale these days but if you know how to write your own then I think your music goes a long way and sounds more cohesive.
7 – If you could work with any producer to remix "The Frog Prince", who would it be?
Ah… there are a few but if I had to pick just one then it probably has to be the awesome Stephan Bodzin.
8 – Are you still active as a DJ? What's the longest set you have played?
No, unfortunately, I don't DJ anymore. I retired in 2012 when my RA became too severe. But this also gave me a lot of time to spend on learning and making music. I found that in music theory, synthesis, sound design, and Techno I could get lost and not think about my pain much. This really helped and as a result, I have ended up making a lot of music. Although some days it's almost impossible as the pain of my RA is just too much.
The longest set I ever played was a very long time ago in the early part of 2000 for around 4 hours plus at a very underground club called The Kool Eddy's on Tottenham Court Road, in London.
9 – What's your honest opinion on mainstream dance music?
Now I don't go out much so wouldn't really know. I have never been much into the mainstream, I always preferred the smaller, underground parties like in the old days.
But I know many underground producers and DJs in the scene and believe the club scene in London is not what it used to be. The great vibe now is with the bigger festivals which have put Techno on the mainstream like Tomorrowland, The Junction, and Cercle around the world. Although Covid-19 has changed that too. I don't know if the dance music scene will really ever recover to its former glory. I hope it will.
10 – Are you working on new projects?
Yes, many. I have a new release coming out every two to three weeks up until November. I am just about to finish some tracks that I will be looking to release at the end of November and December.
So far out these releases are confirmed.
'Perfect Elasticity' 4-track EP releases on 4th September 2020
"Amphibian" single releases on 25th September 2020
"Swarm" 4-track EP releases on 9th October 2020
"Going Downtown" single releases on 14th October 2020
I include a link to all my new projects releasing soon 👇
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SCHOOL LEADERS' USE OF DATA-DRIVEN DECISION-MAKING FOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT: A STUDY OF PROMISING PRACTICES IN TWO CALIFORNIA CHARTER SCHOOLS by Guadalupe H. Simpson _________________________________________________________ A Dissertation Presented to the FACULTY OF THE USC ROSSIER SCHOOL OF EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree DOCTOR OF EDUCATION August 2011 Copyright 2011 Guadalupe H. Simpson
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|The current interest in using data-driven decision-making in schools has focused on how best to use student achievement data to meet the demands of current accountability requirements. The purpose of this study was to investigate promising practices specific to school leaders' use of data-driven decision-making for school improvement at two California charter schools. ❧ ❧ The following data sources were included in this qualitative case study that applied descriptive research and design: interviews of charter school principals and other administrators, interviews with teacher leaders, review of archival documents, and obsevation of professional development meetings related to the use of data to influence teaching and promote student achievement. The case study answered the following questions: How do charter school leaders use data for decision-making and school improvement? How are resources allocated to effectively implement the use of data for decision-making and school improvement? What challenges have charter schools faced in implementing the use of data for decision-making and school improvement and how were they addressed? What evidence exists that the use of data for decision-making resulted in positive educational outcomes? ❧ ❧ The study found that the greatest impact of using data-driven decision-making was on results of high student achievement and on the improvement of teaching strategies to meet student needs. By establishing a strong data-driven school culture, daily classroom observations, professional development, and providing teachers with ongoing support, school leaders experienced a profound impact on student achievement. ❧ ❧ In order to implement the effective use of data-driven decision-making the findings suggested several practical strategies. First, the total school community (parents, students, teachers, school leaders) had a common understanding of how data was used and analyzed to meet individual student learning needs. Additionally, the principals and other school leaders embraced the data-driven decision-making process, had strong skills in curriculum and instruction, provided ongoing professional development and analyzed data with the intentions to improve teaching strategies and improve student achievement. Classroom visits were conducted on a daily basis allowing principals to provide immediate support or model a lesson if necessary. Finally, a culture of trust and collaborative inquiry was established where teachers were able to learn, question and share the relationship between data and good teaching practices. ❧ ❧ The findings of this study have been incorporated into the Center on Educational Governance Web-Compendium of Promising Practices designed to disseminate innovative best practices beyond the school site and assist other policy makers and educators who wish to gain knowledge on leaders' use of data-driven decision-making for school improvement.
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Tagged: Eric Hinske
Coming Clean
Last night, as Philly fans celebrated like Sarah Palin look-alikes, I settled back in my easy chair and fervently prayed that I had not just used up all my prediction mojo. See, back when this thing started I picked the Phillies to win the Series, comparing them to a certain junior senator from Illinois. And several weeks later, here we are. The Phillies dominated the Rays in just about every category, much like Obama has been doing to John McCain. But, I think it's safe to say that no Philadelphia fan felt safe until after the ump called strike three on Eric Hinske last night.
Obama fans should feel the same way. Andrew Sullivan posted this the other day and it pretty much sums up the way things stand right now:
But despite all the concerns, I'm going to go ahead and say it. Obama is the new Brad Lidge and he's going to close this thing down.
Now, I'd like to take the high road and leave things where they are but I can't help but gloat a little bit in realizing that I've gotten the last word on my good friend, Mr. Lung. See, he doubted my pick from the beginning and even picked the Rays last week while extolling the virtues of his new man-crush. But, the Phillies came through which doesn't mean much since I am now zero dollars richer as a result.
To be honest, this victory feels a little empty. It's not that I have anything against the Phillies or regret their win. But, after the money the Tigers spent in the offseason, I was ready to see my team holding up their trophy while Justin Verlander carried off his first World Series MVP Award. It all looked so good in my mind.
I guess that in the end the only option I have is to borrow a refrain heard most often coming from Cubs fans. Next year is our year! Man, I can't believe I just compared myself to a Cubs fan. Time to go take a shower and wash off the filfth.


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By ZUAQUIS ROSS
With all of the advice given to me before becoming a new mommy, no one ever told me about the amount of worrying one does during and after pregnancy. Parents worry themselves with questions like, will my baby be healthy and will I be a good parent? My best friend's daughter has the flu; should I keep away? I've gained so much weigh—will I ever get my old body back? I haven't felt my baby move for a while—is everything ok? Will my baby make it through?
It didn't get any better after I gave birth; I've found myself constantly stressing about my daughter's weight and whether she's getting enough to eat. I constantly question myself—"How does she compare with other children on the percentile charts? Has she had enough wet diapers today? Is she crying too much? Oh my, her hands just touched the germy restaurant table… she'll definitely be sick tomorrow!
New mommies are constantly in stress mode.
After suffering a miscarriage with our first child, my husband and I were very nervous about our second pregnancy—we worried about everything. And then we'd remind ourselves that it's bad to stress out during pregnancy, and do our best to calm ourselves. To help, we turned to prayer, realizing how important it is to talk to the Lord about our baby while she was developing in the womb. We can eat all of the healthy foods we can, abstain from drinking alcohol, exercise, and do all the things necessary for a healthy baby, but we also need to rely on God and his ultimate protection.
Philippians 4:6-7 reads:
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
We prayed a lot for our unborn child and found that only through prayer did God give us peace and strength about being pregnant, giving birth and raising our daughter.
On January 16, 2008, God answered our prayers and I delivered our daughter Abigail into the world, weighing 6 pounds and 5 ounces. My husband was able to be in the delivery room during my cesarean. And together, we thanked God for Abigail's safe birth. We both now understand what the expression, "Children are a gift from the Lord" means. Our little one is, for sure, the perfect gift: Healthy and cute as a button. With just one look into our eyes, she filled our hearts with pure, unadulterated joy. She is a blessing. We pray that she will grow up healthy and learn to pray to God during the good and bad times (especially those teenage years). And we pray that one day she will have a peace that transcends all understanding.
For those that are now expecting, my best advice to you is to enjoy being pregnant, but also pray for your unborn baby and allow God to have an active role in helping you raise your child. And for all of the veteran mommies out there, let us not forget that we are not alone in raising our children. We have a heavenly Father waiting to help us. All we need to do is reach for His hand.
When you do turn to Him to help you navigate your job as a parent, remember this verse:
"I can do everything through him who gives me strength." —Phil. 4:13
Zuaquis Ross, a former event planner and marketing and Web site manager for Atlanta magazine, is the author of the parenting prayer journal, "We Are Expecting! A Keepsake Poetry and Prayer Book For the Expectant Parent!" The stay-at-home mom makes a home in Atlanta, GA, with her daughter and husband; they enjoy serving on mission trips, spending time with family, and traveling. See more about her book at www.We Are Expecting.com.
If you would like to contribute to MyBrownBaby, email your essays/ideas to Denene at denenemillner at gmail dot com.


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Here's our changelog:
- Fixed type classes.
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- Got Control.Arrow and Control.Applicative working by improving the handling of (->) as well as fixing type classes.
- More extensive testsuite.
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The LHC Team.


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My Sedge collection includes some of the most popular patterns fished in Ireland. Sedges are an important part of the trout's diet throughout the fishing season, with the peak hatches appearing on rivers and loughs from May through to September. The flies are most commonly fished "dry", either singly or in teams of two, positioned four to six feet apart. Whilst dry flies are normally fished static, sedge patterns such as the Murrough, Grey Flag, Shellin, Melvin and Small Brown Sedge are best retrieved with short pulls to represent the characteristic skittering motion of the natural sedge across the water surface. The Green Peter and Red-Assed Peter are classic all-rounders, fished equally well "wet" or "dry". They can be fished in any position on the cast from the start of the Mayfly period through to the end of the season. The flies in this collection have been tied in authentic colours from my Traditional Irish Dubbing range.


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Navigating the Markets Three Years After the Financial Crisis
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- Tuesday, October 4, 2011 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice
Event Overview
Standard & Poor's unprecedented downgrade of U.S. debt coupled with Europe's debt crisis has caused the economic recovery to be uneven, impacting investors, retirement security, corporate profitability and investment opportunities in the stock, bond and derivatives markets. University of San Diego School of Law's Center for Corporate and Securities Law and sponsoring partner, Brandes Investment Partners, invite you to join them for an evening of discussion, debate and guidance for investors in the new global environment.
Expert panelists will provide insight and guidance through new key investor protection measures and debate issues affecting investors. Issues discussed will include opportunities created by volatility in the financial markets, whether the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 will help prevent the next financial meltdown, the role of credit rating agencies, the new CFTC derivatives rules and the link between corporate governance and financial performance.
Jim Brown, director of investments at Brandes Investment Partners, San Diego, will moderate a panel of distinguished financial experts including:
- Yaron Brook: president and executive director of the Ayn Rand Institute, Brook is frequently interviewed on national TV and radio, a regular contributor to Forbes and a former finance professor who lectures on objectivism, business ethics and foreign policy.
- Robert Gnaizda: featured in the 2010 Academy Award-winning film "Inside Job," a documentary about the causes and consequences of the financial crisis, Gnaizda is a well-respected consumer advocate and co-founder of the Greenlining Institute, a multi-ethnic public policy research and advocacy institute.
- George Wilder: legal counsel at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Office of Commissioner Bart Chilton.
- Christianna Wood, CFA: chair of the International Corporate Governance Network, Wood sits on the boards of H&R Block and the International Securities Exchange, and is former senior investment officer of the CalPERS Global Equity unit.
Event Schedule
- 5:30 p.m. – Reception
- 6:30 p.m. – Panel Discussion
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Registration is now closed. Click here to watch the event live through streaming video on Tuesday, October 4 at 5:30 p.m. When prompted, please register as "guest."
MCLE Credit
The University of San Diego School of Law is a State Bar of California-approved MCLE provider and certifies that this activity is approved for MCLE credit in the amount of 1.75 hours of general credit.
Supplemental Reading
The Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission (FCIC) Report
Preface (xi-xiii)
Conclusions (xv-xxviii)
Dissenting views by Keith Hennessey, Douglas Holtz-Eakin and Bill Thomas (pp 411-439)
Dissenting Views by Peter J. Wallison (pp 441-538)
Summary of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
"Washingon's Financial Disaster," New York Times op-ed by Frank Partnoy.